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January 2013

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February 2013

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March 2013

GRAPEVINE RED BLOTCH DISEASE - An Emerging Issue Webinar

March 27, 2013
3:30pm - 5:00pm

GRAPEVINE RED BLOTCH DISEASE - An Emerging Issue Webinar


April 2013

Winemaker's CLEREL Enology Workshop

April 11, 2013
8am - 4pm
Portland, NY

Winemaker's CLEREL Enology Workshop

Plan to join Cornell extension enologists - Anna Katharine Mansfield and Chris Gerling;
and Penn State's extension enologist - Denise Gardner for an Enology workshop.

WINEMAKER'S ROUNDTABLE: Labrusca and Labrusca Blends

April 15, 2013
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Portland, NY

WINEMAKER'S ROUNDTABLE: Labrusca and Labrusca Blends

These are informal meetings designed to provide a venue for sharing information, getting to know each other and increasing our collective knowledge and winemaking skills to raise the quality and visibility of wines from our regions.

Tailgate Meeting April 30th

Event Offers DEC Credits

April 30, 2013
5pm - 6:30pm
Penn Yan, NY

Tailgate Meeting April 30th

Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!





May 2013

Tailgate Meeting May 14th

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 14, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Hector, NY

Tailgate Meeting May 14th

Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 15, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Irving, NY

Coffee Pot Meeting

Coffee Pot meetings are free.
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 15, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Lockport, NY

Coffee Pot Meeting

Coffee Pot meetings are free.
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

WINEMAKER'S ROUNDTABLE: Misc Fruit/Dessert/Fortified

May 20, 2013
4:00pm - 6:00pm
North East, PA

WINEMAKER'S ROUNDTABLE: Misc Fruit/Dessert/Fortified

These are informal meetings designed to provide a venue for sharing information, getting to know each other and increasing our collective knowledge and winemaking skills to raise the quality and visibility of wines from our regions.

Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 22, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
North East, PA

Coffee Pot Meeting

Coffee Pot meetings are free.
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 22, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Forestville, NY

Coffee Pot Meeting

Coffee Pot meetings are free.
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

Tailgate Meeting May 28th

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 28, 2013
5pm - 6:30pm
Naples, NY

Tailgate Meeting May 28th

Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 29, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Lewiston, NY

Coffee Pot Meeting

Coffee Pot meetings are free
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

This meeting is sponsored by: 
Crop Growers LLP

Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 29, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Silver Creek, NY

Coffee Pot Meeting

Coffee Pot meetings are free
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!



June 2013

Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

June 5, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
North East, PA

Coffee Pot Meeting

Coffee Pot meetings are free
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

June 5, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Portland, NY

Coffee Pot Meeting

Coffee Pot meetings are free
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

Tailgate Meeting June 11th

Event Offers DEC Credits

June 11, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Ovid, NY

Tailgate Meeting June 11th

Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

June 12, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
North Collins, NY

Coffee Pot Meeting

Coffee Pot meetings are free
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

June 12, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Forestvill, NY

Coffee Pot Meeting

Coffee Pot meetings are free
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

Hops Production in The Lake Erie Region

June 15, 2013
8:00am - 4:00pm
Portland, NY

Hops Production in The Lake Erie Region

Participants will learn about commercial hops production; starting with classroom instruction on production practices from Hops growers from MD, PA and NY, as well as Cornell University Extension staff.

You will also have a Hop Yard tour for a first hand look at the hop yard construction and a discussion with hops growers on practices they use in their hop yards. The event will wrap up with local brewers discussing their use of hops in the brewing process as well as the market for Lake Erie Hops.

WINEMAKER'S ROUNDTABLE: Red Hybrids

June 17, 2013
4:00pm - 6:00pm
North East, PA

WINEMAKER'S ROUNDTABLE: Red Hybrids

These are informal meetings designed to provide a venue for sharing information, getting to know each other and increasing our collective knowledge and winemaking skills to raise the quality and visibility of wines from our regions.

Coffee Pot Meeting - SPEAKER: James Taylor, Ph.D.

Event Offers DEC Credits

June 19, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Ransomville, NY

Coffee Pot Meeting - SPEAKER: James Taylor, Ph.D.

Coffee Pot meetings are free
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

Coffee Pot Meeting - SPEAKER: James Taylor, Ph.D.

Event Offers DEC Credits

June 19, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Silver Creek, NY

Coffee Pot Meeting - SPEAKER: James Taylor, Ph.D.

Coffee Pot meetings are free
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

Coffee Pot Meeting - SPEAKER: Jodi Timer

Event Offers DEC Credits

June 26, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Harborcreek, PA

Coffee Pot Meeting - SPEAKER: Jodi Timer

Coffee Pot meetings are free
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

Coffee Pot Meeting - SPEAKER: Jodi Timer

Event Offers DEC Credits

June 26, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
North Collins, NY

Coffee Pot Meeting - SPEAKER: Jodi Timer

Coffee Pot meetings are free
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

This meeting is sponsored by: Crop Growers LLP


July 2013

Canopy Sensing in Your Vineyard

July 1 - August 24, 2013

Canopy Sensing in Your Vineyard

As part of the current project, Adapting Canopy Sensing Systems into Juice Grape Production, we are continuing to create maps and gather data from commercial vineyards. This year we will be expanding our data collection to different trellis systems and varieties.

Tailgate Meeting July 2nd

Event Offers DEC Credits

July 2, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Hammondsport, NY

Tailgate Meeting July 2nd

Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

July 3, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Irving, NY

Coffee Pot Meeting

Coffee Pot meetings are free
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

Tailgate Meeting July 9th

Event Offers DEC Credits

July 9, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Hector, NY

Tailgate Meeting July 9th

Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

July 10, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Ransomville, NY

Coffee Pot Meeting

Coffee Pot meetings are free
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

Crop Estimation and Thinning Meeting

July 11, 2013
2:00 pm
Fredonia, NY

Crop Estimation and Thinning Meeting

This season has produced a bounty of clusters and berries in many vineyards across the region and has most everyone wondering just how many tons are hanging in their vineyards. In an effort to assist you in answering those questions we will be holding a series of meetings looking at crop estimation and thinning. Dr. Terry Bates, CLEREL, will be on hand to explain the how-to's of crop estimation as well as share his experience in his various thinning experiments. Please take advantage of this opportunity to learn first-hand the steps involved in crop estimation as well as get the latest information on where we stand this year when compared to average. Representative from area processors will also be on hand.

Crop Estimation and Thinning Meeting

July 11, 2013
7:00 PM
Portland, NY

Crop Estimation and Thinning Meeting

This season has produced a bounty of clusters and berries in many vineyards across the region and has most everyone wondering just how many tons are hanging in their vineyards. In an effort to assist you in answering those questions we will be holding a series of meetings looking at crop estimation and thinning. Dr. Terry Bates, CLEREL, will be on hand to explain the how-to's of crop estimation as well as share his experience in his various thinning experiments. Please take advantage of this opportunity to learn first-hand the steps involved in crop estimation as well as get the latest information on where we stand this year when compared to average. Representative from area processors will also be on hand.

Crop Estimation and Thinning Meeting

July 12, 2013
10:00 am
North East, PA

Crop Estimation and Thinning Meeting

This season has produced a bounty of clusters and berries in many vineyards across the region and has most everyone wondering just how many tons are hanging in their vineyards. In an effort to assist you in answering those questions we will be holding a series of meetings looking at crop estimation and thinning. Dr. Terry Bates, CLEREL, will be on hand to explain the how-to's of crop estimation as well as share his experience in his various thinning experiments. Please take advantage of this opportunity to learn first-hand the steps involved in crop estimation as well as get the latest information on where we stand this year when compared to average. Representative from area processors will also be on hand.

WINEMAKER'S ROUNDTABLE: Bordeaux Reds

July 15, 2013
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Erie, PA

WINEMAKER'S ROUNDTABLE: Bordeaux Reds

The Winemaker's Roundtable Meeting this month will be at Presque Isle Yacht Club with Sam Best as host.
Winetasting will be from 4:00-6:00pm with a Pot Luck BBQ afterward. 

PLEASE RSVP for this meeting to Sam Best at shbest1@verizon.net.

This meeting is still informal and designed to provide a venue for sharing information, getting to know each other and increasing our collective knowledge and winemaking skills to raise the quality and visibility of wines from our regions.

Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

July 17, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Lake City, PA

Coffee Pot Meeting

Coffee Pot meetings are free
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

Field Demonstration: Crop Estimation and Thinning in Concord

July 22, 2013
4:00 PM
Branchport, NY


The FLGP will be hosing a field demonstration focused on how to mechanically estimate Concord crops and to thin them down, if necessary.

Tailgate Meeting July 23rd

Event Offers DEC Credits

July 23, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Prattsburg, NY

Tailgate Meeting July 23rd

Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

July 24, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Perrysburg, NY

Coffee Pot Meeting

Coffee Pot meetings are free.
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

LERGP Summer Growers' Conference

Event Offers DEC Credits

July 25, 2013
8:00am - 5:00pm
Portland, NY

LERGP Summer Growers' Conference

Do you need DEC Credits? Do you like hearing the latest in technology information and what is occurring in our area vineyards? Would you like to see the latest in research at the CLEREL Vineyards? If you answer YES, then we have the program for you!

Register now for the LERGP Summer Growers' Conference! Space is limited to the first 70 enrollees and seats are filling! New this year for your convenience is the ability to pay online with a credit card. Please click on view details below for more information including an Agenda, downloadable Registration form or a link to register and pay online!
SPACE IS LIMITED - Enroll Today!
REGISTRATION DEADLINE:  Tuesday July 23, 2013
$25.00 late Registration fee


Field Meeting on Soils & Compaction

July 30, 2013
4:00 - 6:00 PM
Penn Yan, NY


This field meeting will focus on soil management.....


August 2013

Fruit Field Day

August 1, 2013
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Geneva, NY

Fruit Field Day

Register now to learn about Cornell's latest research and extension efforts in tree fruits, grapes, hops, and small fruits at the Fruit Field Day. Attendees will travel by bus to the research plots to hear presentations by researchers. The cost of registration is $30 per person ($40 for walk-ins).
Lunch will be provided.
Pre-registration is required for the $30 rate.

Tailgate Meeting August 6th

Event Offers DEC Credits

August 6, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Dundee, NY

Tailgate Meeting August 6th

Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Grape Twilight Meeting & Erie Co. Horticultural Society's Annual Chicken BBQ

Event Offers DEC Credits

August 8, 2013
3:30pm - 7:00pm
North East, PA

Grape Twilight Meeting & Erie Co. Horticultural Society's Annual Chicken BBQ

This meeting will be assigned 2 Category pesticide re-certification credits pending approval by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture.
Pesticide re-certification credits have also been applied to NY DEC for New York growers.
  • Insect and Disease Management Updates: Bryan Hed and Jody Timer, Lake Erie Regional Grape Research & Extension Center, North East, PA; Andy Muza, Tim Weigle and Kevin Martin, LERGP Extension Team

Cultivar Region: An NE 1020 Variety Trial Tasting

August 15, 2013
8:30am - 5:00pm
Geneva, NY


Curious about new cultivars? Interested in the effects of terroir on varietal character? Then join us for a cross-regional tasting of varietal trial wines!

WINEMAKER'S ROUNDTABLE: Vinifera Reds

August 19, 2013
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Portland, NY

WINEMAKER'S ROUNDTABLE: Vinifera Reds

These are informal meetings designed to provide a venue for sharing information, getting to know each other and increasing our collective knowledge and winemaking skills to raise the quality and visibility of wines from our regions.

Tailgate Meeting August 20th

Event Offers DEC Credits

August 20, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Romulus, NY

Tailgate Meeting August 20th

Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

LERGP Twilight Meeting and Thompson Ag Pig Roast

August 21, 2013
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Hanover, NY

LERGP Twilight Meeting and Thompson Ag Pig Roast

NO Pesticide Credits Available
Meeting begins at 3 pm
Bring your lawn chair as seating is limited!

All are Welcome to Attend

New Grower/New Winery Workshop

August 22 - August 23, 2013
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Geneva, NY

New Grower/New Winery Workshop

This workshop is an opportunity to learn about key aspects of grape growing and winemaking for those interested in starting a new vineyard or winery business. Attendees will learn about the decisions that need to be made in preparation for planning or starting a new vineyard or winery, and also once production has begun. The workshops will include a tour of a vineyard and winery. 




September 2013

Farm Brewery or Cidery Start-up Workshop

September 7, 2013
8:30am - 4:30pm
Waterloo, NY


For more information contact Derek Simmonds @ 315-539-9251

Brewing Science & Technology Workshop

September 20, 2013
8:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Geneva, NY


This short course includes information about barley and malt, hops, brewing water, adjuncts, brew house operations, brewing yeast and brewery fermentation, maturation, finishing and beer styles.


October 2013

No Events Scheduled at this Time



November 2013

AG YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP

November 1 - November 19, 2013

AG YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP

AG YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP
Sponsored by: New York Farm Bureau Promotion and Education Committee
Submission Deadline: November 18, 2013

Marketing for Profit: Tools for Success Webinar Series: Communications Assessment: How To Say What

November 19, 2013
10:00 am -11:30 am

Marketing for Profit: Tools for Success Webinar Series: Communications Assessment: How To Say What

The Marketing for Profit: Tools for Success webinar series will be available online as a full marketing course for farmers and farm educators. The course will cover all 5 Assessment tools, the webinar presentations and includes all resources and links associated with each webinar. Those completing the full course of webinars will be fully prepared to complete a business and marketing plan and add profits to their farm business. In addition, they will receive a Certificate of Achievement and eligibility for Farm Service Agency (FSA) loan credits. To access the online course, register at http://www.nyfarmersmarket.com/work-shop-programs/online-marketing-for-profit-course.html.

Marketing for Profit: Communications Assessment: How To Say What We Mean & Mean Something

November 20, 2013
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Marketing for Profit: Communications Assessment: How To Say What We Mean & Mean Something

The Marketing for Profit: Tools for Success webinar series will be available online as a full marketing course for farmers and farm educators. The course will cover all 5 Assessment tools, the webinar presentations and includes all resources and links associated with each webinar. Those completing the full course of webinars will be fully prepared to complete a business and marketing plan and add profits to their farm business. In addition, they will receive a Certificate of Achievement and eligibility for Farm Service Agency (FSA) loan credits. To access the online course, register at http://www.nyfarmersmarket.com/work-shop-programs/online-marketing-for-profit-course.html.


December 2013

Marketing for Profit: You Are What You Look Like! Preparing The Product

December 3, 2013
10:00 am -11:30 am

Marketing for Profit: You Are What You Look Like! Preparing The Product

The Marketing for Profit: Tools for Success webinar series will be available online as a full marketing course for farmers and farm educators. The course will cover all 5 Assessment tools, the webinar presentations and includes all resources and links associated with each webinar. Those completing the full course of webinars will be fully prepared to complete a business and marketing plan and add profits to their farm business. In addition, they will receive a Certificate of Achievement and eligibility for Farm Service Agency (FSA) loan credits. To access the online course, register at http://www.nyfarmersmarket.com/work-shop-programs/online-marketing-for-profit-course.html.

Marketing for Profit: You Are What You Look Like! Preparing The Product

December 4, 2013
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Marketing for Profit: You Are What You Look Like! Preparing The Product

The Marketing for Profit: Tools for Success webinar series will be available online as a full marketing course for farmers and farm educators. The course will cover all 5 Assessment tools, the webinar presentations and includes all resources and links associated with each webinar. Those completing the full course of webinars will be fully prepared to complete a business and marketing plan and add profits to their farm business. In addition, they will receive a Certificate of Achievement and eligibility for Farm Service Agency (FSA) loan credits. To access the online course, register at http://www.nyfarmersmarket.com/work-shop-programs/online-marketing-for-profit-course.html.

Marketing for Profit: You Are What They THINK You Are! Selling The Product

December 17, 2013
10:00 am -11:30 am

Marketing for Profit: You Are What They THINK You Are! Selling The Product

The Marketing for Profit: Tools for Success webinar series will be available online as a full marketing course for farmers and farm educators. The course will cover all 5 Assessment tools, the webinar presentations and includes all resources and links associated with each webinar. Those completing the full course of webinars will be fully prepared to complete a business and marketing plan and add profits to their farm business. In addition, they will receive a Certificate of Achievement and eligibility for Farm Service Agency (FSA) loan credits. To access the online course, register at http://www.nyfarmersmarket.com/work-shop-programs/online-marketing-for-profit-course.html.

Marketing for Profit: You Are What They THINK You Are! Selling The Product

December 18, 2013
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Marketing for Profit: You Are What They THINK You Are! Selling The Product

The Marketing for Profit: Tools for Success webinar series will be available online as a full marketing course for farmers and farm educators. The course will cover all 5 Assessment tools, the webinar presentations and includes all resources and links associated with each webinar. Those completing the full course of webinars will be fully prepared to complete a business and marketing plan and add profits to their farm business. In addition, they will receive a Certificate of Achievement and eligibility for Farm Service Agency (FSA) loan credits. To access the online course, register at http://www.nyfarmersmarket.com/work-shop-programs/online-marketing-for-profit-course.html.



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